Erika’s Alterations opens
on Second Street
p. 9
Fucetola scholarship
program still going strong
p. 23
Neighboring towns
reorganize
p. 28
COUNCIL NOW 4 TO 3
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Volume 19 • Issue 1
by Brittany Mauro
GazeTTe STaFF WRiTeR
www.hammontongazette.com
Hammonton First retains majority; Rodio, Torrissi, Furgione sworn in
council welcomed new and returning council members at the January 5 meeting, which began at 6
p.m. it was the first time in memory the town reorganization meet-
$1,875 in power
tools stolen
HaMMONTON—at the first
town council meeting of 2015,
Mayor Stephen DiDonato and
by Gabe Donio
GazeTTe STaFF WRiTeR
HaMMONTON—Police are
investigating the theft of power
tools from a business location at
the 100 block of Main Road,
Hammonton Police Captain Nick
Salvatore said. The theft was reported to police at 7:30 a.m. on
December 30.
ing was held on a date and time
other than January 1 at noon.
Hammonton Municipal Judge
Frank Raso administered the oath
of office to returning Hammonton
First Councilman Sam Rodio, who
was joined by his wife Bernadette
and their children Sam, Michael
and Carolyn.
Republican Councilman Steven
Furgione also took the oath given
by Raso accompanied by his wife
Brandy and their two children
Lorenza and Giacomo.
Councilman Michael Torrissi Jr.
also took the oath of office admin-
istered by atlantic County Surrogate James Curcio alongside his
wife Katie and daughter Sophia.
“Whenever i am here on an occasions like this, i like to look
around at the pictures on the wall
that remind us of our traditions
See COUNCIL, Page 12
“Some power tools valued at
approximately $1,875 were taken
from a business location,” Salvatore said.
Class ii Officer Kyle ambrozaitis is the investigating officer, Salvatore said.
in other police news, Rudy
Galvez, 36, of Hammonton was
arrested at 10:27 p.m. on Decem-
Triathlon plan will
impact town less
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GazeTTe STaFF WRiTeR
HaMMONTON—as the New
Year begins, the town of Hammonton continues to focus on planning
for the Challenge atlantic City
triathlon and its effects on parts of
the area. On Sunday, June 28, the
See CRIME, Page 10
triathlon will be making its second
trip through the southern New Jersey area and the 112-mile bike portion of the event will be heading
through parts of Hammonton.
Town officials said after last year’s
traffic and economic impact on the
town with the annual Red, White
Riser seating debuts at Eagle Theatre
See MAYOR, Page 3
THG/Joseph Bruno. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
Safe Routes to
School grant sought
Councilman Sam Rodio took the oath office on January 5. Judge Frank Raso administered the oath. Rodio was joined by
his wife Bernadette, their children Michael, Carolyn and Sam. For more photos, see Page 13.
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GazeTTe STaFF WRiTeR
HaMMONTON—The town of
Hammonton is interested in obtaining a Safe Routes to School grant.
The Hammonton School District
has been involved in helping map
out various routes that can be used
by anyone who runs or bikes. Hammonton Middle School instructor
and head coach of the Hammonton
High School girls cross country
team Michelle Wolosky, along with
two students, Jenifer Plummer and
Brianni Martinez, have aided in the
Safe Routes to School effort.
Hammonton School District Su-
Milder end to year
eases town’s budget
by Paul J. Macrie IV
GazeTTe STaFF WRiTeR
THG/Paul J. Macrie IV. To purchase photos in The Gazette, call (609) 704-1940.
The Eagle Theatre now has riser seating. The risers arrived late last month. Pictured above are co-artistic directors Ted
Wioncek III and Ed Corsi enjoying the new riser seating.
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HaMMONTON—The official
start of winter was on December
21, also known as the Winter Solstice, and the area normally begins
to experience harsh cold temperatures and at least some snow this
time of year. That hasn’t been the
See ROUTE, Page 4
case during the month of December. after a cold November, the
end of 2014 was milder, and for
the most part, rainy, not snowy.
For the town of Hammonton
each year, like other municipalities
in the area, there is money set
aside for snow removal. The winter of 2013-2014 was memorable
because of the frequent snow
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See SNOW, Page 2